I had the most Amazing/Wonderful/Memorable Mother's Day thus far!
We started off our day by sleeping in and relaxing! Then at 1pm we all went to Church as a Family. The girls wore these cute dresses my Nana Kalama sent up with my parents when they came the other week. I figured Mother's Day would be the perfect time for them to wear it :) The messages shared in church were very uplifting and eye opening! I loved it!
After Church we dropped the girls off at home with Aunty Nia and Linc and I went out to dinner at The Cheesecake Factory out in Bellevue. (I know, breaking the Sabbath; JUDGE ME!) I had never eaten there before, not even at the one back home and Linc and I were suppose to go on a date this past Friday BUT things came up so I figured why not just go out for Mother's Day?
The food was soooo yum! For appetizers we got the Spicy Ahi Tempura roll and it was so delish! For our Entree's Linc got the Ribeye with Mashed Potatoes and I got the Macaroni and Cheese Burger! FAT STATUS, I know, but I've always heard that their Mac and Cheese was to die for so I thought why not try it, and better yet, on a burger?!?! Hahaha. Unfortunately, both Linc and I could only finish half of our food; we knew we HAD to get dessert so we needed to save room. Linc ordered the Fresh Banana Cream Cheesecake and I ordered the Godiva Brownie Sundae. (I know what your thinking, you went to the CHEESECAKE FACTORY and ordered a BROWNIE SUNDAE???) The truth is, I honestly thought that the Cheesecake they had to offer would be the same type of Cheese cake we can get from Safeway. Boy, was I BEYOND Wrong! Their Cheesecake was nothing compared to the store bought kine! It's way lighter and fluffier yet it was still rich with cheesecake flavor, if that makes any sense? I had never had REAL Cheesecake before and I will NEVER get store bought Cheesecake EVER again! So technically you can't really blame ME for not knowing, right? At least I can say, "Now I know." ;)
The food was soooo yum! For appetizers we got the Spicy Ahi Tempura roll and it was so delish! For our Entree's Linc got the Ribeye with Mashed Potatoes and I got the Macaroni and Cheese Burger! FAT STATUS, I know, but I've always heard that their Mac and Cheese was to die for so I thought why not try it, and better yet, on a burger?!?! Hahaha. Unfortunately, both Linc and I could only finish half of our food; we knew we HAD to get dessert so we needed to save room. Linc ordered the Fresh Banana Cream Cheesecake and I ordered the Godiva Brownie Sundae. (I know what your thinking, you went to the CHEESECAKE FACTORY and ordered a BROWNIE SUNDAE???) The truth is, I honestly thought that the Cheesecake they had to offer would be the same type of Cheese cake we can get from Safeway. Boy, was I BEYOND Wrong! Their Cheesecake was nothing compared to the store bought kine! It's way lighter and fluffier yet it was still rich with cheesecake flavor, if that makes any sense? I had never had REAL Cheesecake before and I will NEVER get store bought Cheesecake EVER again! So technically you can't really blame ME for not knowing, right? At least I can say, "Now I know." ;)
After we ate we walked around the city for a bit to sight see as well as walk-off some of that million calorie meal we just had. Then we made our way to look for the Seattle Temple! (It's called the Seattle Temple but it's located in Bellevue. Weird. I know.) But on the way to the Temple Linc drove past his job site their currently working at in Bellevue! It was cool/humbling to see one of the jobs my Hubby busts his butt at everyday to provide for our little family!
As we got to the Temple a feeling of excitement came over me, this was the first time since we've been here in WA (for 3 years) that I'd ever seen where the nearest Temple to us! Definitely made me APPRECIATE how lucky we were to live soooo close to the La'ie Temple and how we ALWAYS got to see its beauty! So for those of you reading this that still live at home (La'ie/Kahuku) PLEASE don't take the Temple for granted! ESPECIALLY if you are Temple Worthy, visit it as much as you can! Because although the Seattle Temple is about 30 minutes away from us, the La'ie Temple is only a 5 minute walk or drive from you guys! But I also know that there are still people around the world that travel for more than a day to see their nearest Temples!!!
We walked the Temple grounds and it was absolutely breath taking! The spirit was SO Strong, it was beautifully amazing :) There are several gardens with benches and open grass areas for pondering, so Linc & I sat and talked for awhile. It felt like we had NO Troubles. NO Worries. NO Stress. Just feelings of Peace & Serenity. It was perfect!
After our talk we continued walking around and just enjoyed being there.
We laughed, We smiled, We hugged, We kissed, I cried; (I say "I" cried
because my husband is not a very emotional person lol so I look like a
cry baby compared to him.) because being there was just another
testament that Heavenly Father LIVES and he is with us ALWAYS! No matter
what we're going through or where we are in life, he is next to us,
guiding us, giving us comfort and love. He DOES answer our prayers and
he WANTS to BLESS us! WE just have to LET him<3
Aaawww sounds like u had the PERFECT mothers day :) As for the temple, I'm familiar to the feeling, and when u get to go INSIDE the temple, the feeling is 500 times better :) Hubby and I are taking advantage of the temple, because we dont know how far it is from where we are moving too. But thanks for sharing your mothers day, you are very blessed goldy locks and I know you know that already :) Love u and the family!
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy for you Mama Luka & your Family as you guys start a NEW Chapter in your life! That is SO exciting!! Good for you for taking advantage of the Laie Temple! I sooooo can't wait for the day that Linc & I get to be sealed for Time & Eternity too! I can only IMAGINE how strong the spirit will be INSIDE if its already Super Strong just being on the OUTSIDE :)) Goodluck in Alaska & keep Blogging so we can keep up with your little family's adventure! Love you guys!
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